Associate Gas Controller
Redmond, WA, US, 98052
Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.
PSE's Gas Operations team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Associate Gas Controller position!
Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.
Job Description
Gas Control is responsible for the safe, reliable delivery of natural gas to our customers. An Associate Gas Controller will monitor the pipeline systems in real time, support field operations, and help maintain system integrity across PSE’s gas distribution network.
This role offers the opportunity to build a stable energy career within a critical infrastructure industry. PSE offers structured, on the job training and the ability to work in a professional control room environment where precision and teamwork matter.
Gas Control is a 24/7 operations team. The Associate Gas Controller will need the ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. After completion of training, the Associate Gas Controller will work rotating shifts.
This position may be subject to random DOT drug and/or alcohol testing.
Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct. Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.
Job Responsibilities
- Monitor gas distribution systems using SCADA and related control systems.
- Analyze and respond to pressures, flows, and alarms to ensure system integrity.
- Learn and develop knowledge load forecasting.
- Manages and reviews alarm database for accuracy and proper safety related settings.
- Document system events and operational changes accurately.
- Supports, troubleshoots and advice on energy control staff with upgrades to the gas SCADA system.
- Assist with emergency response coordination.
- Once operator qualified, work staggered 24/7 schedule to monitor and control the gas distribution system.
- Provide shift coverage as needed to ensure uninterrupted operations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate degree in related field or equivalent experience.
- Operator Qualified (OQ) gas controller within 2 years.
- Demonstrated skills with MS Office suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer sciences or related field.
- Experience in operations monitoring, dispatch, utilities, pipeline, or industrial environments.
- Familiarity with SCADA or other control systems.
Additional Information
At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.
The pay range for this position is $80,200.00 - $115,800.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.
PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).
Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.
Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.
Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.
Nearest Major Market: Seattle
Nearest Secondary Market: Bellevue